1984 · 🇺🇸 USA · 190 hp
The XJ-generation Cherokee pioneered the compact unibody SUV format in 1984, blending genuine off-road capability with car-like road manners. The 1997 model ran the 4.0L inline-six producing 190 hp, paired with Command-Trac 4WD, and remains a benchmark for affordable, capable trail rigs.